Bossy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈbȯ-sē/ (adjective) /ˈbä-sē/ (adjective)

Meaning & Definition of Bossy

Bossy (adjective)

  1. inclined to domineer, dictatorial
  2. marked by a swelling or roundness
  3. marked by bosses, studded

Bossy (noun)

  1. cow, calf

Bossy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. fond of ordering people around

    "I don't want to work with him because he's so bossy and always runs roughshod over me"

    similar: authoritarian, authoritative, autocratic, despotic, dictatorial, domineering, imperious, masterful, overbearing, peremptory, tyrannical, tyrannous
    related: arrogant, assumptive, disdainful, fastuous, haughty, highfalutin, high-and-mighty, high-hat, huffy, important, lofty, lordly, overweening, presuming, presumptuous, pretentious, proud, self-asserting, supercilious, superior, toplofty, uppish, uppity, commanding, controlling, dictating, regimental, arbitrary, high-handed, imperial, directorial, magisterial, aggressive, assertive, self-assertive, imperative, conceited, narcissistic, pompous, vain, all-powerful, almighty, omnipotent, firm, stern
    near: humble, meek, modest, unassuming, amenable, docile, obedient, tractable, indecisive, irresolute, acquiescent, compliant, passive, resigned, submissive, yielding

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bossy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bossy:

authoritarian, authoritative, autocratic, despotic, dictatorial, domineering, imperious, masterful, overbearing, peremptory, tyrannical, tyrannous

Related Words for Bossy

arrogant, assumptive, disdainful, fastuous, haughty, highfalutin, high-and-mighty, high-hat, huffy, important, lofty, lordly, overweening, presuming, presumptuous, pretentious, proud, self-asserting, supercilious, superior, toplofty, uppish, uppity, commanding, controlling, dictating, regimental, arbitrary, high-handed, imperial

Near Antonyms of Bossy

humble, meek, modest, unassuming, amenable, docile, obedient, tractable, indecisive, irresolute, acquiescent, compliant, passive, resigned, submissive, yielding

Word Forms of Bossy

Inflections: bossier, bossiest, bossies

Derived words: bossiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bossy

boss:6

First known use: 1882

Words & Phrases Containing Bossy

bossy-boots

Frequently Asked Questions about Bossy

What does "Bossy" mean?

"Bossy" means inclined to domineer, dictatorial. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: inclined to domineer, dictatorial.

What is another word for "Bossy"?

Other words for "Bossy" include authoritarian, authoritative, autocratic, despotic, dictatorial, domineering, imperious and masterful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bossy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bossy"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bossy". Common alternatives include authoritarian, authoritative, autocratic, despotic, dictatorial, domineering, imperious, masterful, overbearing and peremptory.

How do you use "Bossy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bossy" in a sentence: "I don't want to work with him because he's so bossy and always runs roughshod over me".

Is "Bossy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bossy" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bossy"?

"Bossy" is pronounced /ˈbȯ-sē/ as an adjective and /ˈbä-sē/ as an adjective.

What is the origin of the word "Bossy"?

"Bossy" comes from boss:6. First known use: 1882.

What is another word for "Bossy" meaning "fond of ordering people around"?

When "Bossy" (adjective) means fond of ordering people around, synonyms include authoritarian, authoritative, autocratic, despotic, dictatorial and domineering.